Nutritional Medicine

What does a Clinical Nutritionist do? They have achieved a qualification in nutritional medicine, are registered with an industry association and work one on one in a clinic situation. Nutritionists are able to assess someone’s health and explain how food, nutritional medicine and lifestyle changes will help. They will help set goals, and will develop a plan specific for each client. Many nutritionists also work at a community level through doing group education.

I take a holistic approach to health, looking at the body as a whole. I also consider environmental and external factors that effect health. I treat each client as an individual and focus on their unique situation, to really understand causes for health problems. Using food as medicine is fundamental for healing, which sometimes includes nutritional supplements. I also recommend lifestyle and indoor environmental health changes in order to make the most powerful impact, and rectify some of the underlying causes.

In clinic I focus on educating clients for the long term, and developing practical treatments that will allow their bodies to heal in the most natural way possible, which are also practical for you and your family. I also offer lots of support to help enable clients to achieve their goals.

I work with clients across all areas of health including:

Allergies & sensitivities including allergy testing

Adrenal fatigue and stress

Weight management

Food education

Digestive health

Low energy levels and fatigue

Detoxification

Insomnia

Diabetes

Arthritis

Conception & preconception care

High Cholesterol

Depression & anxiety

Childhood and adolescent nutrition

High blood pressure

As a Building Biologist as well as a Nutritionist, in my consultations I also try to understand anything in the home environment that may be a contributing factor or cause. Some examples of how this works with nutrition include:

Understanding how a home could be the cause of ongoing colds/respiratory problems

Resolving external contributors to insomnia, as well as internal

How to create a low allergenic home, as well as using nutrition

Considering the impact cleaning products might have on skin irritations or allergies

Including home health as part of pre-conception preparations along with nutrition

Understanding that water quality can cause digestive problems and is an important consideration along with food

Personally, I try to eat mostly organic whole foods. I grow some of my own veggies and love to visit local farmers’ markets, because I believe it’s important for health to know where and how our food is produced. I also believe the best food for our health is the food we prepare ourselves at home; however this shouldn’t be complicated, expensive or difficult.

Do you or your family experience any of the health problems I've listed? Or do you have lots of small health problems, ongoing fatigue or brain fog?

Do you just want more energy and vitality?

Testimonials

“Kate was really patient with our family. We have made long lasting changes that have made life simply more enjoyable. One of our big challenges was school lunches, which are having a really positive impact on the older kids, particularly my son who was always looking for sugary snacks to get his energy. The simple changes Kate helped us with around the house have definitely made things feel easier…and easy alterations like managing electronics and how our bedrooms were structured has also helped with sleeping behaviors. Thanks Kate.”